Ethics

“...And remember, there's no competition.…”

... Over 4,300 firms required to transmit financial data as part of ongoing effort to expose fraud, waste, and abuse ....

... "Dawson received a $3.4 million 8(a) sole-source award from the Office of Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command Hawaii on June 30, 2023, just days after the federal government raided the Dawson conglomerate offices" ....

... Senator Awa used state resources—including his state office, state staff, and state time—to film a video supporting a political campaign ....

... and now Democrats get to appoint a State Rep to HD36 ....

... In June, the Department of Justice found that the 8(a) program was used to facilitate a $550 million bribery scheme over several decades ....

... Olin K. Lagon, Keith Vieira, Eric K. Yeaman ....

... outgoing Administrator Sal Petilos is retiring after two and a half years with the City ....

... What is it about CNHA’s $27M HTA contract that the Governor’s Office, CNHA, and HTA are trying to hide from auditors? ....

... DCCA Board approves settlement agreement, revocation efective 9-29-25 ....

... hidden lobbyists and double-dipping food ....

"Streamline housing approvals by reforming the hearing and notice rules on zoning variances."

... Linda Sun was formerly a high-ranking aide in New York’s government. Now, she and her husband face potential prison time ....

"... Kahele ... retained new outside Board counsel (Paul Alston) without consultation, approval, or notice to the Board ...."

... is Honolulu’s building permit process so broken that fast-moving approvals are automatically suspicious? ....

... OHA C-suite officers could be subject to criminal sanctions ....

"Hawaii’s right to bring such litigation, he noted, has been threatened by the federal government's attempts to block such litigation."

... A Hawaii lawmaker who allegedly pocketed $35,000 in exchange for political favors remains unnamed and uncharged, despite federal court records confirming the transaction ....

... Out of 94,000 votes cast during the 2025 session of the Legislature, 92,000 were “Yes.” ....

... On Sep 25, 2025, SD19 Senator Aquino announced he would quit Senate to join lobbying firm ....

... A Norwegian firm which operates heavy lift ships offered to transport Falls of Clyde back to Scotland for free, but the campaign was soon embroiled in a wrangle with the …(Hawaii Dept of Transport Harbors Division)… over insurance costs and other conditions ....

... trumped-up the charges against the four deputies as part of a convoluted scheme to manipulate Horton as a ‘pawn’ to retaliate against the number three man in the State Sheriff Division, First Deputy Lanikoa Dobrowolsky ....

... with a very public step being taken, it will be impossible to simply sweep the matter under the rug ....

... The ruling is a surprising shift in former Mitsunaga & Associates employee Laurel Mau’s favor, after a long-running legal battle that dates back more than a decade ....

... Not ready for Prime Time ....

... yelling, cursing, swearing, finger-pointing, accusing, etc., and it has created a very hostile and toxic work environment for DOTAX staff ....

... is forced labor being used in solar panels, windmills, EV batteries, and other “green” technologies? ....

... The court decision sharply reverses stringent secrecy rules ....

... Court documents allege Choy was illegally fired September 5, 2025, on the written order of Green’s Chief of Staff, Brooke Wilson ....

... too much agreement can sometimes cover up serious problems ....

"...the decision was made last month...."

... OHA makes no public announcement of Ferreira's 'leave' until news leaks to the media ....

"...Ahuna is responsible for a five-year decline in K-12 enrollment and using school funds for improper personal expenses benefiting herself, her family, and associates...."

... I am quitting to become a big time lobbyist ....

"The Director of Health shall not enforce the independent audit requirement on Deposit Beverage Distributors for calendar year 2025."

... OHA trustees are “employees” under the Code and must comply with standards on fair treatment, gifts, and disclosure ....

... “I just tried to file an open records request for the final deal, and they denied it, saying that the deal’s not done yet,” ....

... SB935, “Relating to Government,” went from being an essentially blank document to a 36-page bill about pension benefits for judges that was ultimately signed into law ....

... Laanui’s allegations were explosive, including a group sex incident on campus involving football players and a female student. He said the alumni association was violating ILH rules by paying cash scholarships to star football players, and he accused coaches Anthony Tuitele and Ron Dalmacio of taking money from the school ....

"The state is going to have to pay"

... The employee has been assigned to administrative duties until this blows over ....

"... the first five (of 15) emergency proclamations’ measures addressing affordable housing exceed the governor’s emergency powers ...."

... Otani is alleged to have intentionally or knowingly contributed to a candidate or candidate committee in a name other than hers ....

... unbudgeted equipment purchases without council oversight or approval ....

... Where the conflict is clear ....

... a tax refund fraud scheme ....

... The County of Maui Board of Ethics is postponing its Sept. 10 meeting to focus on restructuring and hiring efforts ....

... ten years ago Governor Ige kicked off an effort to get air conditioners into public school classrooms ....

... $100 million annually, directed toward environmental stewardship, hazard mitigation, infrastructure resilience and enhancing the visitor experience ....

"...Now, with the batteries that were installed on many of the solar AC systems nearing the end of their lifespans, one DOE official warned that the systems will need to be retired altogether.  He called the heat abatement initiative a $120 million disaster...."